IV. Conclusion.

"We can do nothing against the truth: but for the truth," wrote the Apostle Paul long ago. And I encourage any here who may feel timid concerning the future—Truth is tough: it won't burn; it won't drown; you cannot strangle it. I think it is O. Wendell Holmes who says that "Error will die of lock jaw if it but scratch its finger, but Truth if run page 42 over by a locomotive in the morning will be well and strong again in the evening." Then take heart, if our loved Christianity is of God—that is, if it be true, it cannot be overthrown. Its mission shall be accomplished.

Secularism has no message to the world: it but criticises the message that we bring: but has none to substitute.

Christianity has a message for all. I urge you to treat it with a consideration worthy of its origin and of your unmistakeable need.